birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
to conform to; to agree with; to be adapted to; to be based on
stairs; rank; grade; guide; guidebook; slanted ladder (exercise equipment)
recognition; acquaintance
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
prostrating oneself; kowtowing; going down on one's knees
misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea
older brother; you (in ref. to male of greater age or status)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
fundamental principles; main lines; outline; summary; general features
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
to be started; to get underway
important task; important duty; important mission; heavy responsibility
sacred scripture; sacred book; holy book; writings of a sage
author (usu. of a particular book); writer
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
business trip; official trip
since one was born; (in) all one's life
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
moment's leisure; free minute
true dharma; true teachings of Buddha; age of the true law (one of the three ages of Buddhism)
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
world state; world federation
outline; survey; compendium
general plan; main points; summary; platform (e.g. for a campaign); mission statement
to replace; to move; to change the position of
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
creation; founding; initiating
modernization; modernisation